Patents by Inventor Kathleen E. Sinnamon

Kathleen E. Sinnamon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • High temperature compliant metallic elements for low contact stress ceramic support
    Patent number: 10883369
    Abstract: A ceramic component retention system includes a metallic component, a ceramic component, and at least one spring element arranged between the metallic component and the ceramic component. The metallic component has a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and the ceramic component has a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The at least one spring element is configured to mechanically couple the ceramic component to the metallic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, Jr., Kathleen E. Sinnamon, Lexia Kironn, Evan Butcher, Joe Ott, Matthew E. Lynch
  • Method and apparatus for attaching components having dissimilar rates of thermal expansion
    Patent number: 10669007
    Abstract: An example method of mounting a first component to a second component includes receiving at least a fastening assembly within an aperture established in the first component, the fastening assembly coupled to the second component via a linking member, positioning a felt metal material between the fastening assembly and the first component, securing the fastening assembly, and compressing the felt metal material during the securing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, Kathleen E. Sinnamon
  • Method and assembly for attaching components
    Patent number: 10233954
    Abstract: An exemplary method of adjustably mounting a first component to a second component includes, among other things, securing the first component to the second component with a linking member, and selectively adjusting the temperature of a variable portion of the linking member to change a size of the linking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, Kathleen E. Sinnamon
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING COMPONENTS HAVING DISSIMILAR RATES OF THERMAL EXPANSION
    Publication number: 20180346097
    Abstract: An example method of mounting a first component to a second component includes receiving at least a fastening assembly within an aperture established in the first component, the fastening assembly coupled to the second component via a linking member, positioning a felt metal material between the fastening assembly and the first component, securing the fastening assembly, and compressing the felt metal material during the securing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, Kathleen E. Sinnamon
  • Method and apparatus for attaching components having dissimilar rates of thermal expansion
    Patent number: 10059431
    Abstract: An example mounting assembly includes a fastener receivable within an aperture of a component. A felt metal gasket separates the fastener from the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, Kathleen E. Sinnamon
  • HIGH TEMPERATURE COMPLIANT METALLIC ELEMENTS FOR LOW CONTACT STRESS CERAMIC SUPPORT
    Publication number: 20180195393
    Abstract: A ceramic component retention system includes a metallic component, a ceramic component, and at least one spring element arranged between the metallic component and the ceramic component. The metallic component has a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and the ceramic component has a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The at least one spring element is configured to mechanically couple the ceramic component to the metallic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, JR., Kathleen E. Sinnamon, Lexia Kironn, Evan Butcher, Joe Ott, Matthew E. Lynch
  • High temperature compliant metallic elements for low contact stress ceramic support
    Patent number: 9932831
    Abstract: A ceramic component retention system includes a metallic component, a ceramic component, and at least one spring element arranged between the metallic component and the ceramic component. The metallic component has a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and the ceramic component has a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The at least one spring element is configured to mechanically couple the ceramic component to the metallic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Wendell V Twelves, Jr., Kathleen E. Sinnamon, Lyutsia Dautova, Evan Butcher, Joe Ott, Matthew E. Lynch
  • Multi-component fastener and method of producing the same
    Patent number: 9732632
    Abstract: A multi-component fastener is provided having a body and a sleeve. The body has a shank that extends lengthwise between a head and a distal end. The shank includes a first outer surface. The body includes a first material. The sleeve has a wall defined by an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines an interior cavity. The wall extends lengthwise between a first end and a second end. At least a portion of the sleeve outer surface contiguous with the first end is threaded. The sleeve includes a second material that is dissimilar to the first material. A portion of the shank including the distal end is disposed within the interior cavity of the sleeve. The sleeve and the shank are fixed to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, Jr., Donald W. Peters, Evan Butcher, Lexia Kironn, Joe Ott, Kathleen E. Sinnamon
  • MULTI-COMPONENT FASTENER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160215811
    Abstract: A multi-component fastener is provided having a body and a sleeve. The body has a shank that extends lengthwise between a head and a distal end. The shank includes a first outer surface. The body includes a first material. The sleeve has a wall defined by an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines an interior cavity. The wall extends lengthwise between a first end and a second end. At least a portion of the sleeve outer surface contiguous with the first end is threaded. The sleeve includes a second material that is dissimilar to the first material. A portion of the shank including the distal end is disposed within the interior cavity of the sleeve. The sleeve and the shank are fixed to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, JR., Donald W. Peters, Evan Butcher, Lexia Kironn, Joe Ott, Kathleen E. Sinnamon
  • METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR ATTACHING COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20160169256
    Abstract: An exemplary method of adjustably mounting a first component to a second component includes, among other things, securing the first component to the second component with a linking member, and selectively adjusting the temperature of a variable portion of the linking member to change a size of the linking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, Kathleen E. Sinnamon
  • Method and assembly for attaching components
    Patent number: 9290261
    Abstract: An example adjustable linking member of a mounting assembly includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion connects a linking member to a first component. The second attachment portion connects the linking member to a second component. A variable portion of the adjustable linking member varies a distance between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion in a first direction when heated. The variable portion varies the distance between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion in a second direction when cooled. The first direction is opposite the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, Kathleen E. Sinnamon
  • HIGH TEMPERATURE COMPLIANT METALLIC ELEMENTS FOR LOW CONTACT STRESS CERAMIC SUPPORT
    Publication number: 20150322806
    Abstract: A ceramic component retention system includes a metallic component, a ceramic component, and at least one spring element arranged between the metallic component and the ceramic component. The metallic component has a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and the ceramic component has a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The at least one spring element is configured to mechanically couple the ceramic component to the metallic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, JR., Kathleen E. Sinnamon, Lyutsia Dautova, Evan Butcher, Joe Ott, Matthew E. Lynch
  • Article having vitreous monocoating
    Patent number: 8802225
    Abstract: An article includes a ceramic matrix composite substrate with a heat-exposure surface and a monocoating disposed directly on the heat-exposure surface. The monocoating includes vitreous glass to seal the ceramic matrix composite from the surrounding environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Brian K. Flandermeyer, Kathleen E. Sinnamon, Erica Prevost
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING COMPONENTS HAVING DISSIMILAR RATES OF THERMAL EXPANSION
    Publication number: 20120311846
    Abstract: An example mounting assembly includes a fastener receivable within an aperture of a component. A felt metal gasket separates the fastener from the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, Kathleen E. Sinnamon
  • METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR ATTACHING COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20120311841
    Abstract: An example adjustable linking member of a mounting assembly includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion connects a linking member to a first component. The second attachment portion connects the linking member to a second component. A variable portion of the adjustable linking member varies a distance between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion in a first direction when heated. The variable portion varies the distance between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion in a second direction when cooled. The first direction is opposite the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Wendell V. Twelves, Kathleen E. Sinnamon
  • ARTICLE HAVING VITREOUS MONOCOATING
    Publication number: 20120308834
    Abstract: An article includes a ceramic matrix composite substrate with a heat-exposure surface and a monocoating disposed directly on the heat-exposure surface. The monocoating includes vitreous glass to seal the ceramic matrix composite from the surrounding environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Brian K. Flandermeyer, Kathleen E. Sinnamon, Erica Prevost